- Everton and Liverpool go head-to-head in the first Merseyside Derby at Hill Dickinson.
- Blues moved from Goodison Park to new waterfront ground at the start of this season.
- Old home was a tough hunting ground for Liverpool, and they hope trend continues.
Hill Dickinson Stadium will host its first Merseyside Derby this weekend in a clash that sees both sides pushing for Champions League football.
Everton’s win against Chelsea was a christening moment for their new ground, and they will want to replicate the result and atmosphere on Sunday.
In recent times, Liverpool have struggled in their visits to the Toffees and have blown two opportunities to win a league title when making the trip to Goodison Park.
The Toffees will hope this trend will continue at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Liverpool do not like to play Everton away from home.
Since 2012, Liverpool have a win ratio of just 15% when visiting Everton – making them one of their most difficult away opponents.
Even though the Blues have been battling relegation in recent years and have invested less money into their side, Liverpool have won on two occasions in 2016 and 2021.
But regardless of Everton’s home form, Liverpool still know how to show up for a Merseyside Derby and have won 363 league points against the Toffees – the most they have achieved against any other side in history.
Everton should beware Liverpool on derby day
No matter the form or squad, Liverpool always know when to rise to the challenge against Everton.
The Toffees have not secured a winning margin of more than two against the Reds since 2006, whereas Liverpool last did so in 2021.
After hitting the heights of Premier League victory last season, Arne Slot’s men have not enjoyed this current campaign, and it was only made worse following their recent elimination from the Champions League.
As Everton push for Europe for the first time since 2017, and Liverpool have to contend with their fall from grace, it seems like now is the ideal time for the Blues to play them.
But on the flipside, if there is any way for Slot to regalvanise his squad and supporters, there is no better way to do it than by becoming the first manager and team to win a Merseyside Derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Reds craved a win during Goodison Park’s final men’s derby, and they will be heading to the waterfront on Sunday with a point to prove.
